1998 Chevrolet 2500 specs & colors

Extended Cab Pickup

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MSRP
Reg Cab 131.5" WB
$17,932
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB C6P
$18,980
Ext Cab 141.5" WB
$20,548
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB C6P
$20,584
HD Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD C6P
$21,735
HD Ext Cab 141.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,690
HD Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD C6P
$23,817
$20,548
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1998 Chevrolet 2500

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 180.0-hp, 6.5-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 208.6" length, 73.8" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Taupe
Dark Ruby Red
Gray
Navy

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
255 hp
230 hp
180 hp
Seating Capacity
3

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.57 x 1.25 in
Brake Type
Power
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 4600
Displacement
5.0L/305
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
285 @ 2800
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.7 qts

Measurements

Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
79 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
7 in
Cargo Volume
56 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Wheelbase
142 in
Second Hip Room
66 in
Height, Overall
71 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
Passenger Capacity
6
Second Shoulder Room
68 in
Overhang, Front
35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
33 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
219 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Front Hip Room
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
41 ft³
Tailgate Width
62 in
Second Leg Room
29 in

Steering

Steering Type
Power
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
51 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
47 ft

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Axle Type - Front
Not Available

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Tire Size
LT225/75R16D
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
LT225/75R16D

Weight & Capacity

Curb Weight - Rear
1,831 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight
4,432 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,768 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
8,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
25 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,200 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,432 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
8,270 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,768 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,601 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs

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